Interview with Michelle Royes from DV Connect

Hosts: Denise (She/Her), Sarah (They/Them), and Sisi (She/Her)

The month of May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention awareness month. As part of this important issue, Michelle Royes from DVConnect came on the show for an interview. Michelle shared the resources available for people experiencing domestic and family violence through DVConnect. It is a State-wide service offering safety for those experience violence in their homes. Women and children are at greatest risk with predominantly men using violence in relationships.

Timestamps and Links:

• 01:06 - Men’s Violence and Femicide: Sherele Moody Femicide Watch
• 09:59 - Michelle Royes: DV Prevention Month in Queensland Australia.
• 11:02 - Michelle Royes: DV Connect Women’s, Men’s, Forensic Support, and Sexual Assault Help Line.
• 14:03 - Michelle Royes: Transport and Temporary Pet Care
• 15:01 - Michelle Royes: Director of Social Impact @DVConnect
• 16:04 - Michelle Royes: Coercive Control Legislation - 26 May 2025
• 17:18 - Michelle Royes: Court Evidence
• 21:26 - Michelle Royes: Events - Candlelight Vigil
• 22:08 - Michelle Royes: DV Forum
• 22:28 - Michelle Royes: Other Events
• 23:11 - Michelle Royes: Forensic Hotline
• 32:02 - Michelle Royes: Importance of Language - Perpetrator VS Person
• 33:48 - Michelle Royes: Origins of Men’s Line

Support Numbers and Links

• 1800 737 732 - 1800RESPECT
• 1800 811 811 - Domestic Violence Connect Women’s Line
• 1800 600 636 - Domestic Violence Connect Men’s Line
• 1300 78 99 78 - MensLine Australia
• Innerboy app from She is not your rehab
• 1800 010 120 - Domestic Violence Connect Sexual Assault Helpline
• 1300 264 827 - Domestic Violence Connect Forensic Support Line

📸 ID: From left to right Sisi, Michelle Royes, Sarah, and Denise stand in front of a purple background with the DVConnect logo in the top left corner. In the foreground is the Megaherzzz in the bottom left and the 4zzz Podcast logo in the top right background.

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